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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 111-137.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In college, Wallace began to fall behind in his peers _______.
(a) Intellectually.
(b) Mentally.
(c) Physically.
(d) Creatively.

2. At the beginning of "E Unibus Pluram," what does Wallace describe fiction writers as NOT enjoying?
(a) Watching television.
(b) Talking to people.
(c) Being watched.
(d) Reading.

3. What ride is Wallace kicked off of?
(a) A ride meant for small children.
(b) A ride meant for the elderly.
(c) The one he vomited on.
(d) A broken ride.

4. What about Leyner's image-fiction made Wallace wonder if pop-culture is all people have become?
(a) Leyner is very involved in making pop-culture.
(b) Leyner praises pop-culture.
(c) Leyner is a pop-culture character.
(d) Leyner's heavy use of pop-culture references.

5. Why does Wallace see the baton twirling competition as dangerous?
(a) Because they twirl blindfolded.
(b) Because the batons are on fire.
(c) Because they twirl very fast.
(d) Because they throw the batons into the crowd.

Short Answer Questions

1. Wallace believes that commercials have evolved into appealing to a sense of ______.

2. Why does Wallace feel the theme of consumption is appropriate for this state fair?

3. What television show does Wallace compare the cloggers to?

4. After discussing sexual harassment with Native Companion, what does Wallace realize about East Coast women?

5. Why does Wallace believe television is primarily detrimental to Americans?

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